Discouragement - SMS086

Sometimes out of the multitude of compliments you receive online, it takes only one negative comment to get under your skin and ruin your day. You start to question yourself, and self-doubt begins to grow. You begin to resent people, and that’s not going to help you grow your music business. What do you do? In this episode, Leah and C.J. discuss a recent incident with Leah’s new candle endeavor to show you how to professionally and personally handle discouragement. You’re going to get a lot out of this! Key Points From This Episode: The difference between an objection and insult Not being valued Giving words their power Developing thick skin The importance of mental health Two secrets of the ages Tweetables: “It’s always a vulnerable feeling to put your soul out there to the INTERNET, even just with your music.”  - @LEAHthemusic [0:07:23] “I had to quickly learn the difference between, okay, what’s an objection in a rude way and what's a flat out insult.”  - @LEAHthemusic [0:09:39] “If I’m making a mark on this world, I will have haters.” - @LEAHthemusic [0:12:49] “It’s amazing when people do value you, but for some reason the negative always seems to stick out more.” - @LEAHthemusic [0:22:37] “The power of a word over you has as much power as you grant it.” - @metalmotivation [0:24:01] “You got to get used to the fact that you’re going to get people who don’t value what you do and they’ve got very harsh things to say about your music.”  - @metalmotivation [0:32:26] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Mythologie Candle Co. — https://www.facebook.com/mythologiecandleco/ Book a Call With Us — http://www.CallSMA.com David Williams (Elite Student) — https://www.facebook.com/weltermusic/ Inner Circle Membership — http://savvymusicianacademy.com/innercircle